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Minnesota hunters are donating more venison for local food banks
Minnesota's Hunter-Harvested Venison Donation Program has been around since 2007, but it's growing more popular. The idea is simple: Hunters donate deer to local processors, who prep it for food shelves and feeding programs.
Minneapolis emergency rent relief fund on track to dole out $300K in the first month
The Minneapolis city council approved $2 million in emergency rent relief funds. The funding is being administered by Hennepin County and three community organizations. In the first two weeks $150,000 has gone out to residents.
Local academic, CEO publishes new framework for social change
Brittany Lewis explains in her new book, "Building a New Table: A Community-Centered Handbook for Transformative Social Change,” how to be inclusive in a research setting.
Minnesota woman in ICE detention with ovarian cyst denied humanitarian parole
Rep. Angie Craig told MPR News that Andrea Pedro-Francisco, who has been seeking medical care for her tennis ball sized cyst from ICE detention in Texas, will not be released for treatment.
Morning Announcements for May 5
These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, May 5. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
MPR News arts reporters on covering Minnesota music, theater and the arts
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with MPR News arts and culture reporters about shows and exhibits you won’t want to miss, and some of the challenges facing Minnesota arts organizations.
A grieving Minneapolis family joins others to honor missing, murdered Indigenous relatives
A year after Evan Denny’s death, his mother joins other families to honor loved ones on a day of remembrance for missing and murdered Indigenous people. The day comes as the state’s MMIR office has seen more families coming forward for case assistance.
Minnesota grants pardon to man facing imminent deportation after ICE arrest
Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson and Attorney General Keith Ellison held an emergency meeting Monday to consider clemency for At “Ricky” Chandee, who was scheduled to be deported early this week.